UFT members who have requested to transfer from the Board of Education Retirement System to the Teachers’ Retirement System must complete and notarize a key form by Dec. 10 for their transfer to be finalized.

With respect to matters not covered by this Agreement which are proper subjects for collective bargaining, the Board agrees that it will make no changes without appropriate prior consultation and negotiation with the Union. The Board will continue...

Adam Ross, Esq. General Counsel United Federation of Teachers 52 Broadway New York, NY. 10004 Dear Mr. Ross: This letter shall serve as the DOE’s acknowledgement of Article 23.A.13 of the School Social Workers and Psychologists CBA. School...

A teacher, or other professional staff member, may request that a child be evaluated by completing the Request for Referral form (in SESIS). After receiving the request, the principal must take one of two actions within 10 school days: (1) request...

UFT members’ dues pay for the full array of services that your union provides to support you and your career — everything from professional support services and development to help you be better at your job to negotiating and enforcing the contract...

UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to the announcement that former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg would be running for the Democratic presidential nomination.

The UFT Disaster Relief Fund was established in the wake of 9/11 to help members who lost loved ones in that tragedy. Since then, the fund has helped members who have been personally affected by disasters such as Hurricane Sandy and has contributed...

It’s interesting that we, in the United States, are always being asked to change our lifestyle to remedy so-called “climate change.” China and India are where the advocates should be looking for reform. They are far worse polluters than the United...

With respect to matters not covered by this Agreement which are proper subjects for collective bargaining, the Board agrees that it will make no changes without appropriate prior consultation and negotiation with the Union. The Board will continue...

September 10, 1972 Mr. Albert Shanker United Federation of Teachers 260 Park Avenue South New York, New York 10010 Dear Mr. Shanker: This is to confirm the understanding reached during negotiations for the 1972-75 agreement concerning licensed...

The Union agrees to maintain its eligibility to represent all employees by continuing to admit persons to membership without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, handicapping...

As UFT members, you have rights on the job — rights to professional and fair treatment and to working conditions that help make a tough job more doable. These rights have been negotiated in a give-and-take process with management. It’s important to...

Contact information for UFT Family Child Care Providers.

Your prep period can only be taken away in an emergency, such as a coverage for a teacher absence. You can lose multiple preps over the course of a semester due to an emergency need, but you will be paid for all lost preps at the current contractual...

As a retiree (still can’t believe I’m saying that — I sang at a nursing home and was older than a few there), I just wanted to congratulate the union on its well-deserved contract gains. We are all a part of a big family of educators and dedicated...

The DOE school year payroll calendar lists pay periods for different payroll banks. Different job titles are paid through different banks: H-bank: Full-time school nurses, therapists, audiologists, sign language interpreters, education analysts...

Excessing is not a layoff. A person in excess is not out of a job. You will continue to work and receive your full pay and benefits. You can check your status (Excessed or Not Excessed) on the online Open Market Transfer system. This is helpful...

UFT President Michael Mulgrew said the UFT will not be making an endorsement in this year’s Democratic primary for mayor.

Paycheck deductions made for NYSUT-endorsed insurance premiums began again in November and will continue through the last paycheck in June.

The Walton High School community is celebrating the groundbreaking of its new softball field. City Council Member Eric Dinowitz helped secure two million in city funding to rebuild the rutted, rodent-infested, worn-out field.

In addition to the defined benefit Qualified Pension Plan, the Teachers’ Retirement System and the Board of Education Retirement System offer a voluntary program, the Tax-Deferred Annuity (TDA) that allows you to save additional money for your...

UFT members are also members of the AFT, which offers benefits, discounts and promotions to its members through their AFT+ Member Benefits Program. These benefits can only be accessed by visiting the AFT+ Member Benefits page and logging in with your...

At the recommendation of the union’s political action team, the UFT endorses Eric Adams for the New York City mayor, Brad Lander for New York City comptroller, and Jumaane Williams for New York City public advocate; and the UFT endorses Mark Levine...

Geofrey Sorkin, UFT Welfare Fund Executive Director, testified before the New York City Council Committee on Education regarding high hospital costs and the impact on healthcare access.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew told the Delegate Assembly on March 23 that while members should not let down their guard regarding COVID-19 protocols, the situation continues to improve.

Tishman Speyer Working with UFT, DOE and SCA to Improve Ventilation Systems and Sources MERV-13 Filters for New York City's Public Schools

The United Federation of Teachers calls upon healthcare organizations to offer ongoing resources, education and professional development for those providing reproductive care in effort to decrease maternal mortality rates

The following letter from UFT President Michael Mulgrew was issued on Aug. 11 to Mayor Adams, Chancellor Banks and Department of Education officials regarding the anticipated budget cuts for the upcoming 2022-23 school year.

Parent outreach doesn’t have to mean making individual phone calls one by one the old school way. By using tech tools, you can streamline your process for contacting families and make those connections more successful.

What to do after a UFT retiree dies? Here is a checklist of the steps a surviving spouse or beneficiary should take to receive all the benefits they are due.


When you retire, you have three choices for handling your money in your Tax-Deferred Annuity: 1) Defer; 2) Convert your TDA into a monthly annuity; or 3) Withdraw all the funds. Most TRS and BERS members elect TDA deferral status.